Sonia Newell – Development Officer – Alumni and Community Relations

Community Connections – Gesher

Queen’s Birthday Awards 2020

Mazal tov to Emanuel grandparent, Dr Ben Ami Gelin OAM, who was recognised for his service to music and to the community of Bathurst. 

Ben and his wife Martha used to love travelling to Sydney from their home in Bathurst for Grandparents and Friends Day here at School when their granddaughter Willow Gelin, now in Year 8, was in Primary School. Dr Gelin’s son, Adam, is married to Rabbi Jacqueline Ninio, one of the Rabbis at Emanuel Synagogue.

Ben says he is both excited and humbled to receive his Award. He has lived in Bathurst for 36 years and

loves living in a community where he knows everyone. As a lawyer, he deals with people with disabilities and enjoys helping them to become part of the community as much as possible. “That’s something I feel good

Dr Ben Ami Gelin OAM exploring in Antarctica.

about. You do something you like and enjoy. I have only done things which I enjoy doing,” he said. His other passion is music and getting involved with Mitchell Conservatorium and Macquarie Philharmonia has fulfilled that interest. He is proud to be named a Living Legend – an initiative of Bathurst Council – whereby a tree was planted in his name with a plaque. This year his wife, Martha, has also been named a Living Legend. The title Living Legend recognises the achievements of local individuals and the way they have contributed positively to the community.

Please let us know if we have missed a family member who also received a Queen’s Birthday Award.

JCA

Emanuel School is one of 23 members of the JCA family of organisations. We are grateful to the JCA for the generous funding assistance

Joshua Moses, as featured in the JCA Source magazine

they provide to our School and its vital role in many aspects of the Jewish communal life. This year’s JCA Source Magazine was published online last week. If you would like to skim through it, stop on the following pages:

Pages 12 and 13: Belinda Gold’s interview, although not specifically about the School, featuring Emanuel students. Belinda is one of our School Counsellors.

Pages 20 and 21: JCA investment in Jewish Education

Pages 24 and 25: Interview with Joshua Moses (Emanuel alumnus, Class of 2011)

If you have photos and/or news to share, please send these to: snewell@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

Shabbat Shalom